Research Dietitian Assistant

• Based at Christchurch health Campus
• 0.3FTE Fixed Term through to December 2029
• Days/ hours of work negotiable

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at Nutrition & Dietetic Services, where we are committed to providing high-quality, efficient services that meet the needs of individuals during their hospital admission or outpatient interactions. We foster a collaborative culture and prioritise the wellbeing, health, and safety of our patients, staff, and visitors.

As a Research Assistant, you will support the lead researcher in executing various research projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in research design, execution, and administration
• Preparing literature reviews and summarising key findings
• Organising research-related meetings and tracking project progress
• Ensuring adherence to research ethics and regulatory guidelines
• Contributing to data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results

About You

We are seeking a New Zealand Registered Clinical Dietitian who ideally has experience in supporting clinical or human participant research. You must also have:

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong administration, record keeping skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Holds a Research Masters or PhD in the field of nutrition

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 27th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at [email protected]

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.